Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Sinemet as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                                                      Sinemet use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking sinemet after having a meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Sinemet use can induce extreme dry mouth and constipation. Sucking on a sugar free hard candy can help with symptomatic relief of dry mouth. Proper hydration measures and compliance [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Sinemet as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Sinemet carries the risk of causing rapid heart rate and elevated blood pressure. Hypertension, secondary to sinemet intake, can lead to episodes of headache, nose bleeds, blurred vision, chest pain, pounding sensation in the neck and ears, and confusion. Individuals with history of poorly controlled blood pressure can be at risk for stroke, secondary to elevated blood pressure with sinemet. Individuals can [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Sinemet as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Sinemet use can result in episodes of confusion, dizziness, unusual dreams, hallucinations, and light-headedness. Individuals taking sinemet can occasionally present with sudden episodes of extreme sleepiness and sedation. Closely watching for the therapeutic response and developing side-effects allows appropriate changes in the dose of sinemet, to help optimum control of your symptoms and can also contribute to controlling/reducing the risk [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Sinemet as follows: General allergic reactions            Sinemet use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with sinemet, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Sinemet as follows: Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Compliance with the time of medication intake can help with maintaining ideal levels of the medication in the blood, which can contribute towards desired therapeutic results and prevent [...]